Hunter Solar Sync Manuale utente
Solar Sync®
OWNER'S MANUAL
Solar Sync Sensor
Wired and Wireless Solar Sync Sensors
Evapotranspiration Sensor
for Compatible Hunter Controllers
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The Solar Sync is a sensor system that, when connected to
a compatible Hunter controller, will automatically adjust
your controller watering based upon changes in local climate
conditions. The Solar Sync utilizes a solar and temperature
sensor to measure on-site weather conditions used to
determine evapotranspiration (ET), or the rate at which
plants and turf use water. In addition, the Solar Sync sensor
includes a Hunter Rain-Clik and Freeze-Clik sensor that
will shut down your irrigation system when it rains and/or
during freezing conditions.
Introduction
The result is a new water-ecient irrigation product that
promotes water conservation and healthier plants. You
simply program your controller like you normally would, and
the Solar Sync takes over from there, eliminating the need
to manually adjust your watering schedule.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
16 Setup and Programming
16 ........Programming the Controller
16 ........Making Adjustments
17 Setup and Programming
18 Calibration and Setup Period
19 Calibration and Setup Period
19 ........Station Run Times
20 Specications, Dimensions, and Notices
20 ........Controller Compatibility
20 ........Specications
20 ........Dimensions
21 ........FCC Notice
21 ........Industry Canada Notice
22 ........Certicate of Conformity to European Directives
22 ........Trade Name
22 ........CE and Australia Notice
23 Notes
2 Introduction
4 System Overview and Operation
5 System Installation
5........Choosing the Sensor Location
6........Solar Sync System Components
8........Installing the Sensor
8........Installing the Receiver
9........Maintaining the Sensor
9........Bypassing the Sensor
10 System and Controller Wiring
10 ........X-Core® with Wired Solar Sync
10 ........X-Core with Wireless Solar Sync
11 ........Pro-C® or PCC with Wired Solar Sync
11 ........Pro-C or PCC with Wireless Solar Sync
12 ........ICC2 with Wired Solar Sync
12 ........ICC2 with Wireless Solar Sync
13 ........I-Core® with Wired Solar Sync
13 ........I-Core with Wireless Solar Sync
14 ........ACC with Wired Solar Sync
14 ........ACC with Wireless Solar Sync
15 ........ACC2 with Wired Solar Sync
15 ........ACC2 with Wireless Solar Sync
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The Solar Sync system is simply and easily installed on
any compatible Hunter irrigation controller (see controller
Owner’s Manual or application guide to verify compatibility).
The system consists of a sensor and receiver. The receiver
is only necessary when accompanied by a wireless sensor.
The sensor must be placed in an area where it can receive
full sun and rain exposure. The receiver is installed next to
or attached to your Hunter controller. The Solar Sync sensor
measures solar radiation and temperature and calculates
the daily evapotranspiration (ET) factor for irrigation. This
represents the amount of water lost by the plants due to
local climatic conditions, which needs to be replaced by
irrigation. The Solar Sync sensor also includes a Hunter
System Overview and Operation
Rain-Clik rain sensor that will automatically shut down
the irrigation system during rain events, thus preventing
unwanted irrigation when it is raining.
Enter a midsummer watering program in your controller
per the programming instructions in the Owner’s Manual
provided with your controller. The Solar Sync receives
data from the sensor and applies it daily to the controller’s
water schedule by adjusting the controller’s programmed
irrigation run times through the seasonal adjustment
feature in the controller.
Wired Solar Sync Wireless Solar Sync
Solar Sync receiver
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Choosing the Sensor Location
Using the screws provided, mount the Solar Sync sensor on
any surface where it will be exposed to unobstructed sun
and rainfall, but not in the path of sprinkler spray.
The sensor gutter mount can also be used as an optional
mounting method. The gutter mount allows the sensor to be
mounted directly to the edge of a gutter.
Place Solar Sync sensor where it can receive
full sun.
System Installation
PMAM
Note
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System Components
Solar Sync System Components
The Rain-Clik will keep the irrigation from starting or
continuing during rainfall. No adjustment or calibration
is required for the Rain-Clik sensor. The Rain-Clik uses
patented Quick Response technology that will shut the
system o during the rst few minutes of rain. The only
adjustment that is necessary is the vent ring that will either
slow down or speed up the time at which the sensor dries
out and the system is turned back on. Opening the vent will
speed up the dry out time and closing the vents will slow
down the dry out time.
In addition, the Solar Sync’s built-in temperature sensor
provides system shutdown when freezing conditions occur.
At approximately 37°F (3°C) and below the Solar Sync
will command the controller to shut down. A "sensor o"
indication will be displayed on your controller when the
sensor is active. When thentemperature rises above 37°F
(3°C), automatic irrigation will be reactivated.
Solar radiation sensor ①
Rain-Clik ring ②
Vents ③
Quick Response ④
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① Solar radiation sensor
② Rain-Clik ring
③ Vents
④ Quick Response
System Components
System Components
The Solar Sync receiver is designed to be mounted on
the wall next to the controller, or mounted in an available
knockout on the side of the controller.
System Components
The Wireless Solar Sync includes a downward-facing
antenna that communicates with the receiver.
⑤Wireless antenna
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System Installation
Installing the Sensor
The Solar Sync sensor can be mounted using the wall
bracket, or the gutter mount. Mounting the Solar Sync
using the wall bracket (A), use the screws provided to attach
the sensor.
Mounting the Solar Sync using the gutter mount (B), tighten
the locking screw over the edge of a rain gutter.
The sensor needs to be oriented upright (C) and the swivel
bracket can be moved for mounting on angled surfaces.
Loosen the locknut and screw to install at the desired angle
and then retighten.
Installing the Receiver
The Solar Sync receiver (A) can be installed either on the
wall using the mounting bracket (C) provided, or by using an
available knockout in the controller cabinet. Mount
the receiver to the wall using the screws provided near
your controller.
Mount the receiver on the side of your controller using the
extender (B) provided in any available knockout.
A
C
B
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System Installation
Bypass
Active
Rain Sensor
Bypass
Active
Rain Sensor
Bypassing the Sensor
If the Rain Sensor or Freeze Sensor is preventing system
operation, SENSOR OFF will be displayed on the controller’s
display. To disable the rain and freeze sensor, move
the RAIN SENSOR switch on the controller to BYPASS.
This allows you to operate your system during rain and
freeze conditions. The Solar Sync will continue to make
adjustments to your controller’s watering schedule. The
controller’s Rain Sensor switch should be in the ACTIVE
position for the Rain Sensor and Freeze Sensor to interrupt
watering during rainy and/or freezing conditions.
Maintaining the Sensor
The Solar Sync sensor is designed for outdoor use, but
must be kept clean to function correctly. Wiping the dome
covering the solar radiation sensor every 6 months is
recommended. Do not use harsh chemicals or abrasives
on the dome.
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X-Core with Wired Solar Sync
Compatible system: SOLAR-SYNC-SEN
The X-Core controller has Solar Sync control built in,
allowing the sensor be wired directly to the sensor
terminals inside the controller. Mount the sensor using
the included hardware.
X-Core with Wireless Solar Sync
Compatible system: WSS-SEN
The X-Core controller has Solar Sync control built in, allowing
the receiver be wired directly to the sensor terminals inside
the controller. Mount the receiver to the wall with the
included wall mounting bracket and hardware. Mount the
sensor using the hardware provided.
System and Controller Wiring
X-Core X-Core
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